US Bridges

US 9 over Waretown Creek

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI North of CR532 JCT · Structure no. 1502152

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,948
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 over Waretown Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying US 9 over Waretown Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,948 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,527 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 9
CrossesWaretown Creek
Location0.2 MI North of CR532 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.79295, -74.19603
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,948 (2023)
Projected traffic26,527 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 9 over Waretown Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 9 over Waretown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 9 over Waretown Creek carry?

About 18,948 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 over Waretown Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 over Waretown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.